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| Thread ID: 142375 | 2016-06-22 05:48:00 | Good Internet speeds | lakewoodlady (103) | PC World Chat |
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| 1422257 | 2016-06-25 01:19:00 | Got fibre two months ago. Have had over 100 Mbps but usually it is around 98 down and close to 20 up. Nice :) Might downgrade sometime to 30 down since the present speed is an overkill for our needs but for now it 'feels nice' to be in the fast lane. 7287 |
Strommer (42) | ||
| 1422258 | 2016-06-25 12:13:00 | Is there any ISP that works well with wifi, as in I know your speed slows down but is there an ISP that caters to wifi users? | niddlebiddle (17479) | ||
| 1422259 | 2016-06-25 12:23:00 | I'll have to see what I get when the fibre gets here. Ordered it last week, theyre coming next week and the week after to lay it (well the cable is already here from the street, the back flat got it 2 weeks ago). So, all they'll have to do is connect it from where they left off to here. Only getting it for the Xbox to see if it's any better. There's been a bit of rain lately and it's killing the latency and it cuts me off ! Dont think so Niddie. Most modems are wireless anyway. So I dont think there are many providers that cater for wifi users. Unless you want to use a wireless internet provider |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 1422260 | 2016-06-26 02:05:00 | To get good wi-fi from any ISP you need to get a decent wireless router and locate it in the right spot in your home, it may mean replacing whatever freebie they provide if it doesn't work well or adding a wireless access point connected back to it to extend coverage. Putting some thought into where the router or access point is located can make a big difference. You wan't the shortest distance and least amount of obstacles in all the places you commonly use wi-fi. ISP's really don't have much influence on how good your wi-fi is other than in the choice of router they supply. wi-fi is very convenient and can work pretty well, but if there's any way to use a cable instead it is much better all round. |
dugimodo (138) | ||
| 1422261 | 2016-06-26 16:39:00 | Plus, the devices you've got can also make a difference, along with their chipset and the frequency of WiFi you connect on (2.4Ghz vs 5Ghz) Was doing some speed tests with my flatmate and his friend after they said the WiFi signal dropped off in a particular part of the house. I tested fine though at fast.com, 95mbps. Tested it further away and through another wall, 82mbps. He tested it, 24mbps. He got his friend to test, 26mbps. So I chucked him my phone and he tested mine, again a much higher 76mbps. We all tested on the 5Ghz WiFi, but because my phone supported 802.11ac and his iPhone 5S did not, it meant I was using a much faster "AC-Wireless" whereas he and his friend were only using "N-Wireless". The newer being 802.11ac which supports much faster speeds. Moral of the story: It's not just the router that needs to support the latest in WiFi standards, and if Wireless is your only option, then you should buy your own router as part of ensuring all your kit is optimally connected. |
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